Winter is a favorite fashion season for many. It’s time to break out the jackets, layer up and load up on chunky socks and boots. Keep your eyes peeled for oversized silhouettes, luxurious plaids and touches of fuzz. Below are some great Toronto trends from your TEST Members to inspire you to get cozy with your wardrobe this Winter: […]
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You’ve come a long way, baby. From humble souvenir to runway sensation, the sukajan has enjoyed quite the ascent. This letterman-style embroidered bomber, often sumptuously decked out in tigers, koi, dragons, and cherry blossoms, has its origins in WWII, when troops who had served in Asia wanted a memento of their time overseas. They’ve since […]
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6 Ways To Take All The Fun Out Of Fashion This story by Winona Dimeo-Ediger first appeared at ravishly.com, an alternative news+culture women’s website. While flipping through a fashion magazine the other day, I was shocked at the revelation that “beachy hair at the beach” is now considered “predictable” and passe. Apparently this year you’re […]
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Millions of tons of material are made each year but the truth is that people are throwing away clothes. Trends change rapidly and valuable material is tossed into landfills. A few companies are working to reverse this wasteful pattern. Kering (owners of Puma) and H&M recently announced they will be working with the textile up-cycling […]
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Getting a handle on Summer’s lead fashion stories (the chic sportif, the ’90s-meets-’70s love-in, the Canadian tux redux) is simple enough — it’s just a trend report away. Tracking down the individual pieces that capture the mood of the season requires a higher level of study. Finding the ones that flatter and function, then working them […]
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